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How much does an athlete make in Sweden?

kr 419,300a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 34,940 a month. estimate

Equals
$44,040
Compared with the median pay in Sweden
1.0 times
Data from
2022

Where Sweden ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaCape VerdeMalawiSweden, rank 15

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What athletes and sports players earn in Sweden
Lowest 10%: kr 289,800Median: kr 419,300Highest 10%: kr 1,099,300

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$92,160
2. Germany$87,270
3. Iceland estimate$74,880
14. Australia$44,420
15. Sweden estimate$44,040
16. United Kingdom estimate$43,220
143. Malawi estimate$400
Compare athletes and sports players in 143 countries

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Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in Sweden

Frequently asked questions

How much does an athlete make a month in Sweden?

The median gross salary is kr 34,940 a month, kr 419,300 a year.

How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 289,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 1,099,300.

Which country pays an athlete the most?

Germany, with a median of $87,270 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an athlete make more in Sweden or in United States?

In United States: $66,710 a year against $44,040 in Sweden, 1.5 times more.

Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?

An athlete: kr 419,300 a year against kr 303,500 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate